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It is named after Argent (Latin word for Silver). The Latin word is in turn derived from the Sanskrit word for 'silvery gleaming' or 'silvery white' Arjuna, in turn named after Arjuna - the great warrior hero of the Indian epic Mahabharata c. 400 BCE.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoSilver Land is not Argentina nick name. There is a beautiful place in Argentina under the name of Mar de Plata with a very famous Beach, the Sun turns the color of the water into a silver color and it goes that name Mar the Plata or "Silver Ocean". Plata means Silver. There is another town in Argentina which is the Province of Buenos Aires (Argentina Capital) is it call: La Plata City or Silver City, with very good Universities.
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∙ 11y agoIt is named this because when the Spanish landed on Argentina, they expected to find silver
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∙ 13y agoArgentum means silver in latin. During spanish colonialism, XVI century, it was believed there was a huge amount of this metal in it.
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∙ 10y agocos of the large amount of silver found in the mines and rivers
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∙ 12y agoThere will be a silver mine in Navidad.
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What region in Argentina is named after big feet?
yes there is a city named patagonia after big feet
Who is the president in Argentina named?
Cristina Fernandes de Kirchner (2011)
What is the relative location of Argentina?
On the southeastern shore of the Rio de la PlataBuenos Aires is located in the country named Argentina. In addition, Buenos Aires is the largest city and that capital city of the country of Argentina.
Is Argentina a Peninsula?
No, Argentina is not a peninsula. Argentina to the west is Chile which blocks Argentina from the Pacific ocean. Therefore Argentina has water on the east facing the Atlantic ocean and a bit south. So no Argentina is not a peninsula.
What hemisphere is Argentina in?
Argentina is in the southern hemisphere and the western hemisphere.
Why did Argentina get named Argentina?
It come from the Latin word , Silver.
Which country in south America is named for silver?
Argentina - Argentum
What country was named after silver?
Argentina was named after the Latin word "argentum," which means silver. The country was named by Spanish explorers who believed the region was rich in silver deposits.
What country has a team named boca juniors?
Argentina
What country in world rugby is named the pumas?
Argentina
What country was name after a metal?
A argentina. Named after silver
What county is named after a soft molted pink stone?
Argentina
What region in Argentina is named after big feet?
yes there is a city named patagonia after big feet
Who is the president in Argentina named?
Cristina Fernandes de Kirchner (2011)
What is the relative location of Argentina?
On the southeastern shore of the Rio de la PlataBuenos Aires is located in the country named Argentina. In addition, Buenos Aires is the largest city and that capital city of the country of Argentina.
Who is the coach for Argentina Soccer Team?
Argentina why do you think each country has its soccer team named by itself!
What country did the last named pope originate from?
Pope Benedict XVI was from Germany. Pope Francis I is from Argentina.
